Example Sentences

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Rather would she have drudged as a poorly paid teacher in second-rate schools all the days of her life.

From The Rebellion of Margaret by Twidle, Arthur

Women still drudge in separate kitchens and nurseries, as they have drudged for thousands of years.

From The Book of Life by Sinclair, Upton

Could he have drudged on as some dauber of sign-posts, or taken to useful employment, he might, doubtless, have earned a comfortable sustenance.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

Why was I not placed out to some laborious craft, where I might have drudged for bread in my proper station?

From Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins, Vol. I. (of II.) by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

I look five years younger than I am and ten years younger than men who have drudged virtuously and uncomplainingly on the "Thy-will-be-done" plan.

From Through the Wall by Moffett, Cleveland